{"product_id":"the-art-of-chemistry-myths-medicines-and-materials-9780471071808","title":"The Art of Chemistry: Myths  Medicines  and Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating collection of the pictures  figures  and diagrams that chemists create to explain their craft  In A Chemical History Tour  Arthur Greenberg took readers on a wild romp through the history of chemistry  introducing the unique characters  sometimes bizarre theories  and novel experiments that ultimately produced the modern science. Now Greenberg returns with more tales of chemistry glory  lovingly chronicling the extraordinary artwork that alchemists and chemists have produced in their pursuit of understanding the nature of matter in The Art of Chemistry: Myths  Medicines  and Materials.  The Art of Chemistry employs 187 figures (including 16 full-color plates) to illuminate 72 essays on the mythical origins  wondrous experiments  and adventurous explorers in the annals of chemistry. Greenberg divides his delightful study into eight sections: Spiritual and Mythological Roots Stills  Cupels  and Weapons Medicines  Purges  and Ointments An Emerging Science Two Revolutions in France A Young Country and a Young Theory Specialization and Systemization Some Fun Each section tracks chemistrys incremental progress from myth to modern science  featuring the figures and diagrams that early chemists used to explain their craft. Along the way  readers will meet the deadly basilisk and the fabulous phoenix that populated the lore of pre-modern chemistry  learn the contributions to chemistry of the American natural philosopher Benjamin Franklin  and encounter Antoine Lavoisier  the father of modern chemistry and perhaps Frances greatest economist.  Greenberg also examines our fundamental connections with science through two personal essays  one on an adolescent friend who improbably (but perhaps inevitably) became a world-renowned entomology professor and the other on his quest to discover his own chemical heritage. The Art of Chemistry is sure to inform and entertain anyone interested in our eternal quest to know the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651829489717,"sku":"ByrdShop_0471071803","price":120.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780471071808.jpg?v=1781841593","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-chemistry-myths-medicines-and-materials-9780471071808","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}